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Americas: More are snacking on yogurt, report
Over half of all US consumers now buy yogurt as part of their typical grocery basket, according to a new report from Innova Market...
Europe: Dupont’s venture company inks partnership for probiotics
Three months after its formation, the DuPont Nutrition & Health Microbiome Venture has forged a relationship with contract research organization, the Center of Food...
Americas: Isoflavones may prolong life of breast cancer sufferers
Post-diagnosis consumption of foods containing isoflavones—estrogen-like compounds primarily found in soy food—is associated with 21% decrease in all-cause mortality, according to a study.
This decrease...
Asia Pacific: Chinese soft drinks companies make the mark on global markets
The value of the global soft drinks market increased by less than 2% in 2013 to US$937 billion, but the Red Bull energy drink...
Americas: Healthy fats lower blood sugar levels, finds study
Eating more unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, instead of dietary carbohydrate or saturated fats lowers blood sugar levels and improves insulin resistance and secretion,...
Europe: GanedenBC30 found to improve digestion of plant proteins
New research confirms that GanedenBC30 increases digestibility for pea, rice and soy proteins.
This finding is reportedly especially important to the growing sports and fitness...
Americas: More consumers snack on cereals
Mintel finds 43% of US cereal consumers eat cereal as a snack at home, ranking as the second most common reason to consume cereal,...
Americas: Researchers say sleep deprivation may increase sugar intake
People who sleep five or fewer hours a night are likely to also drink significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, such as sodas and energy...
Americas: Report finds overweight widespread among children, women
Obesity and overweight are on the rise throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, and are particularly prevalent among women and children, according to a...
Europe: Box that keeps produce fresh longer
To save some of the fruit and vegetables from the waste bin, four Technical University of Denmark (DTU) students have, in connection with the...